Bud Weiser
Born: 1/8/1891 in Shamokin, PA, USA
Died: 7/31/1961 in Shamokin, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-04-29 | Final Game: 1916-10-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Harry Budson Weiser
Biography
Bud Weiser was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played in the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively oriented style of play. His career spanned from 1915 until his final game on October 5, 1916. Although he played a limited number of games, appearing in 41 contests during his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, Weiser contributed to the teams he played for as a position player.
Throughout his career, Weiser recorded 12 hits and drove in 9 runs, finishing with a career batting average of .162. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, Weiser's presence in the game during this transitional period is a reminder of the many players who shaped the early years of baseball, paving the way for future generations.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 74 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 0.162 | 0.244 | 0.203 | 0.447 | -360.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 37 | 64 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 0.141 | -360.8 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 24 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PHI | OF | 20 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1916 | PHI | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 16 |